The Heirloom Garden
- Authors: Viola Shipman
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- Genres: General Fiction
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- Rating: 4.6 based on 1,639 reviews
- Release Date: August 1, 2020
- Print length: 504 pages (Hardcover)
About the book
In her unique style, Viola Shipman delves into the unexpected connection between two women who are very different but brought together by the pain of war and united by hope, purpose... and flowers.
Iris Maynard experienced the loss of her husband during World War II, her daughter to illness, and eventually, her will to live. Isolated from the world for years behind the high fence surrounding her home, Iris has created a new family... made up of flowers. She cultivates her own daylilies and roses while caring for a garden filled with heirloom plants that keep the memories of her loved ones alive.
When Abby Peterson and her family, with a husband scarred by his time in the Iraq War and a daughter in search of stability, move in next door, Iris is hesitant yet inevitably drawn into their lively lives. United by grief and a shared passion for flowers, Iris and Abby cautiously uncover their hidden truths and support each other in discovering the joy that still awaits them.
With charming illustrations and rich descriptions, Viola Shipman's touching tale will enchant readers while addressing relevant themes of today.
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